


Dr. James Schmitz, MD
Dr. James Schmitz, MD is a cardiologist in Temple, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN / MADISON in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Stanford Hospital and Community Regional Medical Center.
Practice
2401 S 31st St Temple, TX 76508Hospital Highlight
Dr. Schmitz is affiliated with Stanford Hospital Stanford, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.
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- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Schmitz specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
- Practices at Top Hospital
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biography
Dr. James Schmitz, MD is a cardiologist in Temple, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN / MADISON in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Stanford Hospital and Community Regional Medical Center.Cardiology
Internal Medicine
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University Of Wisconsin / Madison
Medical School, 1980
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 34
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
84%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family19% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsCardiac Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
View all awardsCoronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
68%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well8% lower than the national average
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